[Remote] Data Engineer at Thumbtack

Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Home Services, Marketplace, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

2 or more years of experience designing and building data sets and warehouses
Excellent ability to understand the needs of and collaborate with stakeholders in other functions, especially Analytics, and identify opportunities for process improvements across teams
Experience in SQL for analytics/reporting/business intelligence and also for building SQL- and Python-based transforms inside an ETL pipeline, or similar
Experience designing, architecting, and maintaining datasets that integrate data from multiple sources, including production databases, clickstream data, and external APIs
Familiarity building the above with a modern data stack based on a cloud-native data warehouse, in our case we use BigQuery, dbt, and Apache Airflow, but a similar stack is fine
Strong sense of ownership and pride in your work, from ideation and requirements-gathering to project completion and maintenance

Responsibilities

Collaboratively refine and evangelize a comprehensive framework for integrating data-thinking into the software development lifecycle for product teams
Design, architect, and maintain core marketing datasets, data marts, and feature stores that support a blend of mature products and features with a rapidly evolving product line, in partnership with analytics, data science, and machine learning
Integrate with teams consisting of product engineers, analysts, data scientists, machine learning engineers throughout Thumbtack to understand their data needs, and help design datasets with the same engineering rigor as any other software we design
Drive data quality and best practices across different business areas
Help build the next generation data products at Thumbtack, based on real-time data products on top of Apache Kafka

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data EngineeringData WarehouseSQLPythonETLData ModelingFeature StoresData IntegrationBig DataMarketing Analytics

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for this Data Engineer role?

You need 2 or more years of experience designing and building data sets and warehouses, experience in SQL for analytics and ETL pipelines, and experience designing datasets integrating multiple sources like production databases, clickstream data, and external APIs.

What are the main responsibilities of this position?

You'll refine data frameworks for the SDLC, design core marketing datasets and feature stores, integrate with product engineers and data scientists to build datasets, drive data quality best practices, and help build real-time data products using Apache Kafka.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Data Engineer position?

Strong candidates have excellent collaboration skills with stakeholders like Analytics teams, the ability to identify process improvements, and familiarity with Python-based transforms alongside SQL in ETL pipelines.

Thumbtack

Online marketplace connecting consumers with local professionals

About Thumbtack

Thumbtack connects consumers with local professionals for various services through its online marketplace. Users can find professionals like plumbers, electricians, and landscapers by searching the platform, comparing prices, reading reviews, and booking services directly. The platform offers cost estimates based on numerous bids from professionals, helping consumers understand potential service costs. Thumbtack generates revenue by charging professionals for leads, which are inquiries made by customers through the site. This model allows Thumbtack to serve a wide range of customers across the U.S., making it easier for them to find and hire local service providers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$680.3MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Paid Holidays

Phone/Internet Stipend

Mental Health Support

Risks

Increased competition from OfferUp could dilute Thumbtack's market share.

Dependency on RentRedi partnership may risk customer acquisition dynamics.

Reliance on external funding could be risky if market conditions change.

Differentiation

Thumbtack connects users with 300,000 local service businesses across the U.S.

The platform offers personalized guidance and cost estimates for various home services.

Thumbtack charges professionals for leads, ensuring a straightforward revenue model.

Upsides

Partnership with OfferUp expands market reach and customer base.

$75 million financing boosts technology investment and service expansion.

Experienced leaders enhance legal and user research capabilities, improving trust and experience.

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